Lake City, Florida
Lake City: county seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
About
Lake City is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,046 and a population density of 374 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 12,352 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Lake City
| Population | 12,352 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Phone Area Codes | 386 |
| Area | 32.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.1897,-82.6393 |
| Altitude | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Capital city | Lake City is capital of Columbia County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1821 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:15:19 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 32024 |
| Density | 383 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 2.48% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 90℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake City is located at 30°11'23"N 82°38'21"W (30.1896800, -82.6392900).
Lake City map
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Official website of Lake City
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lake City increased by 2.48% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,046 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,837 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,893 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,791 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,833 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,833 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,965 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,043 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,073 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,352 | 2.26% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lake City
1Alligator Lake Park
420 SE Alligator, NW Silver Glen, Lake City, FL 32025, United States View details
Phone: +13867197545
2Youngs Park
554 NW Desoto St, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Website available
3Darby Pavilion
200 NE Hillsboro St, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
4Columbia County Historical
157 SE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32025, United States View details
Phone: +13867559096
5Rose Creek Fellowship Park
879 Little Rd, Lake City, FL 32024, United States View details
Phone: +13862691448 | Website available
Where to Eat in Lake City
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
240 SW Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32025, United States View details
Phone: +13867555638 | Website available
2Chick-fil-A
3200 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +13864385549 | Website available
3Texas Roadhouse
177 NW Knights Ave, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +13867580074 | Website available
4Sonny's BBQ
3177 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +13867521117 | Website available
5Steak 'n Shake
170 SW Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32025, United States View details
Phone: +13867196677 | Website available
Where to Stay in Lake City
1Baymont by Wyndham Lake City
3598 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +13868678192 | Website available
2Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City, an IHG Hotel
213 SW Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32025, United States View details
Phone: +13867541411 | Website available
3Super 8 by Wyndham Lake City
3954 Florida 47 I-75 Exit 423, Lake City, FL 32024, United States View details
Phone: +13867526450 | Website available
4Best Western Plus Lake City
350 SW Florida Gateway Dr, Lake City, FL 32024, United States View details
Phone: +13867545944 | Website available
5Hampton Inn & Suites Lake City
450 SW Florida Gateway Dr, Lake City, FL 32024, United States View details
Phone: +13864870580 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lake City
1Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program - Lake City
1415 W US Hwy 90 #110, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +18504885437 | Website available
2Lake City City Hall
205 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055 View details
Phone: +13867522031 | Website available
3CareerSource Florida Crown
1389 W US Hwy 90 #170, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +13867559026 | Website available
4Lake City Utilities Department
205 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055 View details
Phone: +13867522031 | Website available
5Lake City City Manager
205 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055 View details
Phone: +13867195750 | Website available
6USDA
971 W Duval St, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Website available
7US Rural Development
971 W Duval St # 190, Lake City, FL 32055, United States View details
Phone: +13867195590 | Website available
People born in Lake City (36)
People born in Lake City, including baseball player Michael Kirkman, guitarist Jasin Todd, Player of football Jerome Carter, .
More notable people
- Pat Summerall (American football player and television sportscaster (1930-2013)) he was born in 10/05/1930
- Gerard Warren (American football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 25/07/1978
- Augustus V. Long (United States federal judge) he was born in 14/05/1877
- Bertram Herlong (American bishop) he was born in 16/10/1934
- Brian Lamar Allen (American football player) he was born in 01/04/1978
- Bruce Johnson (American football player) he was born in 18/12/1987
- Chubby Wise (American bluegrass fiddler) he was born in 02/10/1915
- Dwight Stansel (American politician) he was born in 06/07/1947
- Ellery L. Davis (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1887
- Gene Cox (American football coach) he was born in 01/01/1935
- John Earl Haynes (American historian) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Laremy Tunsil (American Football Player) he was born in 02/08/1994
- Lassie Goodbread-Black (American educator) she was born in 24/08/1904
- Randy Jackson (American football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 06/03/1944
- Sampson Genus (American football player) he was born in 02/05/1988
- Scott Adams (professional American football player (1966-2013)) he was born in 28/09/1966
- Shayne Edge (American football player, punter) he was born in 21/08/1971
- Timmy Jernigan (American football player) he was born in 24/09/1992
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lake City, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135160 | Florida Gateway College | Lake City (FL) | 32025-2007 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lake City, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDO | Waldo, Florida | 14648 NE 147th Avenue | BUS |
| GNF | Gainesville, Florida | 201 East University Ave. | BUS |
| JAX | Jacksonville | 3570 Clifford Lane | RAIL |
| PAK | Palatka | 220 North 11th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lake City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake City Post Office | Lake City (FL) | 32055 |
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Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort White | 608 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake City distances to largest Florida cities